Lot 204: Battle of Bunker Hill

Lot 204: Rare Revolutionary War–dated handwritten endorsement, "Rec'd the Contents by me, Nathan Blood Quarter M," on the reverse of a manuscript order for supplies signed by John Pigeon, one page, 4 x 2, April 25, 1775. Pigeon's order, submitted to Com. Davis, in full: "Deliver to Capt. Reuben Dow, six pots & twelve Dishes & Twenty wooden bottles." A contemporary docketing notation is penned below Blood's signature to indicate receipt, also bearing a later pencil collector's notation. Affixed at the left edge to a 6.75 x 10.75 image of a memorial. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, and a toned tape remnant to the lower left corner. An exceedingly rare piece from within days of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, signed by one of the earliest American casualties.
RR Auction's Fine Autographs and Artifacts Auction 467
Wednesday, 13th January 2016
Estimate: $2000-3000